Gauntlet Test: Stribog SP9A3 Roller Delayed PCC

Published on September 29, 2020
Duration: 16:34

The Stribog SP9A3 underwent a rigorous Gauntlet Test, simulating extreme environmental conditions like submersion in water, sand, dirt, and mud. While it experienced several failures to feed and eject, particularly in dirt and mud, it consistently finished its magazines, demonstrating surprising resilience for an exposed-action roller-delayed system. The reviewer suggests that using higher-pressure ammunition might improve reliability in such adverse scenarios.

Quick Summary

The Stribog SP9A3 underwent a Gauntlet Test involving water, sand, dirt, and mud. It experienced malfunctions like FTF and FTE but completed magazines, showing resilience for its exposed-action roller-delayed system. Using +P ammunition might enhance reliability in such conditions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Stribog SP9A3
  2. 01:28Test Methodology: Elements & Gauntlet Tests
  3. 02:46Elements Test Execution & Results
  4. 06:19Gauntlet Test Execution & Results
  5. 10:13Final Assessment & Reliability Insights

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Stribog SP9A3 and how does it differ from previous models?

The Stribog SP9A3 is a 9mm pistol caliber carbine (PCC) from Slovakia featuring a roller-delayed blowback operating system. It represents an upgrade over the earlier SP9A1 model, which used a simpler blowback system.

What was the Gauntlet Test methodology used in the review?

The Gauntlet Test involved subjecting the firearm to extreme conditions consecutively: submersion in water, then sand, dirt, and mud, without any cleaning or rinsing in between, to test its ultimate reliability.

How did the Stribog SP9A3 perform in the Gauntlet Test's adverse conditions?

Despite experiencing several malfunctions like failures to feed (FTF) and eject (FTE) in sand, dirt, and mud, the Stribog SP9A3 managed to complete the magazines, showing surprising resilience for its design.

What factors might improve the Stribog SP9A3's reliability in harsh environments?

The reviewer suggested that using higher-pressure ammunition, such as +P or +P+ loads, could potentially improve the Stribog SP9A3's reliability when operating in adverse conditions like sand, dirt, or mud.

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